Treasury will not commit to reducing welfare bill before next election
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The Treasury is disputing that the chancellor suggested to the BBC the benefits bill will be cut before the next election.

Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.

Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".

Serious pollution by water industry remains high despite £5bn investment
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

All but one of England's water companies were rated as "poor" or "requiring improvement" for environmental targets.

Poundland's future hangs in the balance as chain edges towards collapse
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Poundland's bosses is filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.